Furnace Service, AFUE and What They Mean for You in Lawrence

Posted December 31, 2015

Curious temperature changes and the expectation of early spring can mess with us as we wait until the end of the cold season. With the unpredictable weather this time of year, it’s important to double check that your furnace service is taken care of and that your furnace is set for any weather swing. Part of possessing and operating a furnace is knowing the system and knowing when it might need repair or maintenance. A furnace’s AFUE (Annual Furnace Utilization Efficiency) is a central measurement to note and can inform you what kind of efficiency you can expect from your system. If you are unaware of your AFUE, this percentage can be clarified at your next furnace tune-up appointment from one of our experts at Scott Temperature.

So, what does this AFUE rating mean for you? What sorts of things should you think on with AFUE?

The older your furnace is, the smaller its AFUE will also be. This means less energy efficiency paralleled to a new furnace in the winter when your system is in use.

Compare your AFUE percentage in relation to money – if your AFUE is 75%, that means that for every $100 you devote to heating your home, only $75 is spent to heat your home.

Considering the age of your furnace and the likelihood of overspending on your heating costs has hopefully provided some understanding into the significance of your furnace’s AFUE. There are many elements that go into choosing a new furnace or staying in your furnace service plan. Over time still, decreased efficiency levels can significantly impact your energy usage, monthly bills and coziness. Don’t overlook the AFUE rating of your furnace and reflect on it when determining whether it’s time for furnace replacement.

If you have any further questions about furnaces, or you just want some help verifying the AFUE rating of your existing furnace, give our experts at Scott Temperature a call at 785-843-2244 or arrange an appointment with us online.

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industry-leading innovation and technology while preserving stringent
durability and reliability standards. The specialists at Scott Temperature
help bring those standards to Lawrence so that you can always
experience total home comfort. If you’re in the market for a new HVAC
system or even if you just have a question about what we can provide,
give us a shout at 785-843-2244 or set up an appointment with our online
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